Spring is upon us, and we are all itching to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures. Golf is an exceptional, safe, way to do this. Playing golf is great for your health both physically and emotionally. The benefits of playing golf are numerous and include Increased happiness, reduced anxiety, increased confidence, and improved heart health. Golf requires you to move in many different planes and through a higher degree of range in your joints. Assuring you have an ample range of motion is a crucial component to preventing injuries while you are playing. Peak Performance Physical Therapy has Titleist Performance Golf Professionals that will assess your strength, swing, and appropriate joint range to perfect your game. We will give you a specialized program so you can prevent any injuries and hit the course pain-free this spring! In golf, as in life, it is the follow-through that makes the difference.
In Health,
Jill Marlan, PT, MSPT, OMPT, CSCS
CEO/ Founder
Do you have a knee injury? Physical therapy can help you heal faster and stay active. Knee injuries can be caused by a variety of things including meniscus tears, ACL tears, arthritis, inflammation of the knee joint cartilage, degeneration of the muscles, and knee replacement.
Physical therapy can be beneficial before and after surgery. Before surgery, physical therapy can help identify the underlying cause of the knee injury and create an individualized plan to prepare the patient for successful surgery. After surgery, physical therapy can help the patient recover and regain strength, range of motion, and balance.
For meniscus tears, physical therapy can help to reduce inflammation and improve range of motion. It can also help to strengthen the muscles around the knee to improve stability.
If you have an ACL tear, physical therapy can help to restore motion and strength of the leg. It can also help to reduce swelling and improve balance. For those with arthritis, physical therapy can help to reduce pain and improve mobility. A physical therapist can also provide exercises to help maintain strength and flexibility.
If you have inflammation of the knee joint cartilage, physical therapy can help to reduce swelling and pain. It can also help to improve range of motion and strengthen the muscles around the knee.
If you have degeneration of the muscles, physical therapy can help to reduce pain and improve muscle function. A physical therapist can also teach you exercises to improve strength and balance.
Finally, if you’ve had a knee replacement, physical therapy can help you recover and regain strength, range of motion, and balance.
If you’re dealing with a knee injury, physical therapy can help you recover and stay active. A physical therapist can create an individualized plan tailored to your specific needs.
Contact Peak Performance Physical Therapy today to learn more about how physical therapy can help you heal faster and stay active.
Dr. Charles Taunt
Dr. Taunt, a knee surgeon, was inspired to become a doctor after seeing his grandfather struggle with a knee issue due to gunshot wounds suffered in World War 2. He committed to becoming a knee surgeon at a young age and finds the most rewarding patients to be those with the worst knee problems. His practice focuses on the treatment of knee and hip arthritis. He encourages patients to maintain a healthy weight, exercise, eat a nutritious diet, and stay active. When non-surgical treatments fail, he offers medication, injections, and surgery when necessary to improve the patient’s life and reduce their pain.
When it comes to difficult diagnoses, Dr. Taunt has found that an honest, detailed discussion with the patient is crucial. He helps them understand their problem and its severity, as well as their options. Then, he creates a detailed plan and executes it very carefully. He stays up to date on the latest medical research and treatment methods through teaching orthopedic surgery residents, reading new medical research, attending national seminars, and working on an international committee designing a new knee replacement product.
Dr. Taunt advises patients to listen to all their healthcare providers and follow through on their recommendations to improve their health. He warns his patients about the biases and marketing found on the internet and encourages them to trust reliable sources such as the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons or the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Taunt believes it’s essential to inform every member of the healthcare team of the diagnosis and treatment goals, including physical therapists, to provide the best possible care for patients.
One of Dr. Taunt’s most memorable experiences was helping a woman who had two failed knee replacements. She had fused knees and was unable to move them at all. After losing over 100 pounds, they executed a detailed surgical plan that ultimately helped her regain her mobility and quality of life. She can now walk without pain, go up and down stairs normally, and has a sparkle in her eye that Dr. Taunt finds incredibly rewarding.
Our team at Peak Performance Physical Therapy would highly recommend Dr. Taunt to anyone seeking compassionate, expert care for knee and hip arthritis treatment. To learn more about Dr. Taunt and how to schedule an appointment, click the following link Dr. Taunt – Michigan Orthopedic Center
Jill Marlan – Ceo and Founder
We are excited to share with you some exciting news about our CEO and Founder, Jill Marlan. She has partnered with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to write an article about her experience as a private practice in the profession of physical therapy. We are proud to announce that the article has been published, and we would like to share it with you.
Jill has been a physical therapist for over 20 years and started her own private practice to improve the human connection through health and wellness. She has been dedicated to her work and has strived to create a welcoming environment that fosters healing and growth. Her article details her experiences, challenges, and successes as a private practice owner in the field of physical therapy.
Katie Gilin – Physical Therapist and Clinical Manager
Okemos Clinic
Katie Gilin is the Clinic Manager and Physical
Therapist at our Okemos location. She graduated with her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University and has been with us for 4 years. She specializes in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy assisting with difficulties with pelvic pain, incontinence, etc. but enjoys treating various conditions.
Outside of working as a physical therapist Katie spends most of her time caring for her Australian Shepherd puppy, Moki. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family while cheering on the Spartans and various Detroit sports teams. Katie is an accomplished athlete as she was an All-State soccer player in high school and continues to participate in rec league Volleyball.
Katie has always had a passion for helping people and had a personal experience with Physical Therapy that allowed her to maintain active during her high school years, which is why she choose to become a PT. She loves seeing individuals return to the activities that love to do with less pain! Katie feels at home while working at Peak Performance Physical Therapy. She loves the patients she gets to serve, her coworkers she spends many hours with, and her ability to grow as a person and a professional.
Abigail Gilmore – Physical Therapy Technician
Abigail Gilmore is a physical therapy technician at Peak Performance Physical Therapy! She is currently finishing up her master’s in public health at Ferris State University and working as an assistant coach for Lansing Catholic High School’s girls’ soccer. A little about Abigail, she was born and raised in the Lansing area. She went to Ferris State University where she obtained a B.S. in biology while playing on the Division II women’s soccer team. This summer, she will begin coursework at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in pursuit of becoming a physician. Abigail loves working at Peak Performance and enjoys getting to know each patient while helping them on their road to recovery!
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Mini Squat to Shoulder Press
Setup
- Begin standing with your knees and hips slightly bent, holding a with your hands in front of your shoulders and your palms facing forward.
Movement
- Straighten your hips and legs as you press your hands straight overhead, then slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Tip
- Make sure to maintain slow, controlled movements during the exercise. Keep your back straight and do not shrug your shoulders.
Michigan Sports Academies
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If you are suffering from any sports-related injuries that are keeping you from the game, don’t hesitate to schedule and evaluation today!
